Electricity II

ASIGNTATURA: Ingles Mecánica Industrial

PROFESORA: Natalia Aguilera
 Grounding
Electrical circuits are grounded to safeguard
equipment and personnel against of electrical
shock.

Proper grounding of electrical tools, machines,

equipment, and delivery system is one of the most
important factors in preventing hazardous
conditions.
 Hazardous Locations
A hazardous location is a location where there is an
increased risk of fire or explosion due to the presence of
flammable gases, vapors, liquids, or easily-ignitable
fibers.

The use of electrical equipment in areas where explosion

hazards are present can lead to an explosion and fire.
ELECTRICAL MEASURING DEVICES
A mechanical technician must often determine the electrical
condition of a component within a system.

A mechanical technician must determine if the

component is receiving an electric current when
required, if the conductors are able to carry an
electrical current, and if an electrical component
operates when electricity is present.
The questions may be answer by using a continuity tester,
a voltage tester, or a multimeter.
 Continuity Tester
It is a device that indicates if a circuit is open or closed.

An open circuit is an electrical circuit that has gap or opening that does
not allow current flow. A break in a conductor or an open switch causes
an open circuit, preventing the flow of electricity.

A closed circuit is an electrical circuit with a completed path that allows

current flow.
 Voltage Tester
It is a device that indicates approximate voltage level
and type by the movement of a pointer on a scale.
The range for most voltage testers is between 90V and
600V.
 Multimeters
A multimeter is a test tool use to measure two or more
electrical values.
Multimeters may be analog or digital.
 An analog multimeter indicates readings by the mechanical
motion of a pointer.
 A digital multimeter indicates reading as a numerical values. It
helps eliminate human error when taking readings by displaying
exacts values measured.